WEEE Directive

Important information on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive to reduce e-waste

The WEEE Directive (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) is an EU directive that aims to reduce the negative impact of e-waste on the environment. Here are some key points about the WEEE Directive:

Categories of WEEE:

1. temperature exchange equipment.
2. Screens, monitors and devices containing screens with a surface area of more than 100 cm2.
3. lamps.
4. Large equipment (each external dimension more than 50 cm).
5. Small equipment (no external dimensions more than 50 cm).
6. Small IT and telecommunications equipment (no external dimensions of more than 50 cm).

Objectives of the WEEE Directive:

• Manufacturers must register with the national regulatory authorities in each EU country where the product is sold and report the sales volumes of each product type.
• Manufacturers must establish or participate in an end-of-life collection system for recyclability, reusability and recyclability.
• Electrical appliances must be marked with a symbol of the crossed-out trash can.
• Manufacturers must meet the recyclability, reuse and recyclability targets of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Recyclability, reusability and recyclability of WEEE:

• For waste electrical and electronic equipment in category 1 or 4 of Annex III, 85 % shall be recovered and 80 % shall be prepared for reuse and recycled.
• For WEEE in category 2 of Annex III, 80 % shall be recovered and 70 % shall be prepared for reuse and recycling.
• For waste electrical and electronic equipment in category 5 or 6 of Annex III, 75 % shall be recovered and 55 % shall be prepared for re-use and recycled.
• For WEEE in category 3 of Annex III, 80 % shall be recycled.

How ComplyMarket can help you:

ComplyMarket team can help you achieve the WEEE Directive's goals of recyclability, reusability and recyclability by helping you develop and review your products. Our experts use the following material efficiency standards:

• EN 45555:2019 'General methods for assessing the recyclability and recoverability of energy-related products'
• EN 45556:2019 'General method for assessing the proportion of reused components in energy-related products'
• EN 45557:2020 'General method for assessing the proportion of recycled material in energy-related products'

With the support of ComplyMarket, you can ensure that your products comply with the WEEE Directive and contribute to a more sustainable future.